Bring your students on an unforgettable trip to Cologne, with a choice of many Christmas markets to explore along with cultural visits around this historical city.
This four-day school trip to Cologne’s Christmas markets offers an engaging mix of cultural exploration, historical insight, and festive fun. Students will uncover centuries of history at the iconic Cologne Cathedral, learn about the evolution of chocolate at the Lindt Chocolate Museum, and have the chance to try out their German at the city’s many Christmas markets.
The itinerary also includes ice skating and a thrilling day at Phantasialand, providing a perfect blend of education and festive fun.
Door-to-door coach service, fully vetted accommodation and well-planned activities make this an enriching and memorable German experience.
The Christmas markets in Cologne tend to open their gates in the last two weeks of November. There are several markets across the city and offer a variety of activities including carousels, ice-skating shopping and delicious food and drinks.
Coach departs school early; ferry crossing; evening arrival in Cologne with organised activities.
Full day in Cologne including a tour of the Cathedral, Chocolate Museum, Christmas markets and ice skating. Dinner at the hostel followed by bowling.
Full day at Phantasialand theme park.
If theme parks aren’t your thing, consider a guided tour of the Bayer Leverkusen Football Stadium, visit the Michael Schumacher Private Collection and option to explore another of Cologne’s seven Christmas markets.
Board your coach for the return journey via ferry, arriving back at school in the evening.
This theme park is a popular choice with teachers because there is something to suit every student. There are six different themed areas with rides and attractions to suit all ages and sure to keep your group entertained.
Cologne boasts four main Christmas markets (Cathedral, Heinzels, Market of Angels and Harbour Market) all within easy walking distance. If that isn’t enough, there are more nearby for your group to explore.
The Schokoladenmuseum Köln explains the entire history of chocolate, from its beginnings with the Olmecs, Maya, and Aztecs to contemporary products and production methods.
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